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Milwaukee Weather: Rain tonight, warm Wednesday

Rain showers overnight with few rumbles of thunder are also possible. Rain ends by 7am with 0.10"-0.25" possible. Rising temperatures into the 50s by morning. Becoming partly sunny on Wednesday, windy and warm. Highs in the low 60s. Our record high is 67 from 2017.

Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Milwaukee activist, leaders honor his legacy

Wisconsin hemp business owners want industry regulation; here's why

State of the State; Gov. Evers gives final address, seeks budget compromise

Franklin theft of memory care patient; Oak Creek man accused

Unwrapped Waukesha SHARP Literacy fundraiser Sunday; what to know

FOX6 Investigators

Wisconsin wakesurfing debate escalates as lawmakers weigh competing bills

Wisconsin lawmakers are moving fast on a wakesurfing bill setting distance rules, but critics warn the plan ignores local control as a rival proposal pushes stricter limits.

Open Record: The 400 Club

Epstein files: Milwaukee recruiter tried to find assistant, emails show

Milwaukee recruiter tried to find assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, emails show

Open Record: ICE Forecast

Animal rights group sues Ridglan Farms, seeking legal rights for beagles

Open Record: Turning Up The Heat

Sports

Suspect charged in killing of former US skater in St. Louis: reports

A 58-year-old Missouri man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery-related offenses in the fatal shooting of former Team USA synchronized figure skater Gabrielle “Sam" Linehan.

Kettle Moraine senior is "reeling" in record achievements for team

Admirals end skid with road win over IceHogs

Tyler Reddick wins the Daytona 500 in a car owned by Michael Jordan

Sturgeon season opens with strong harvest across Lake Winnebago system

Milwaukee Admirals fall in Rockford, losing streak reaches 5 games

Politics

State of the State; Gov. Evers gives final address, seeks budget compromise

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday, pressing lawmakers to reach a bipartisan deal on the $2.3 billion surplus and announcing a gerrymandering special session.

DHS shutdown: Border czar Tom Homan signals no compromising on masks

Border czar signals no compromising on ICE masks amid shutdown

DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact

ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion

TSA agents are working without pay again: What this means for travelers

DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal

FOX6 Cents

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FOX6 Cents: How Girl Scout cookies create a ‘wealth’ of knowledge

For some, it’s a highly anticipated and celebrated time of the year! Regional Girl Scout Cookie sales start on Jan. 27 and end on March 31. But there’s more in those boxes than just tasty treats.

FOX6 Cents: How Girl Scout cookies create a ‘wealth’ of knowledge

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FOX6 Cents interview with Bob Glowacki

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FOX6 Cents: Top Financial Tips of 2025

Waukesha financial program removes barriers, creates opportunities

Waukesha financial program creates opportunities

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Waukesha financial program creates opportunities

Money

States with the highest property taxes in 2026

Property taxes can be either a small cost or a major financial strain, depending on your location. A recent report highlights where Americans are feeling the greatest pressure on their budgets from these yearly expenses.